This is the shocking image showing the horrific facial injuries a 56-year-old man suffered after a brutal attack that has been branded “cowardly” and “sickening” by his local community.

Charlie Williams, of Mold, was assaulted as he made his way home from Wetherspoons to his house near the ex-servicemen's club.

A photo of him, posted on the club’s Facebook page, showed their former chairman covered in blood with two severely swollen eyes and a badly bruised face.

As well as the severely swollen eyes and badly bruised face, his family say he suffered a suspected fractured arm and has had to have several teeth removed.

The attack has sparked outrage within the Mold community and the graphic image of Mr Williams has been shared on social media more than 450 times.

Hundreds of comments have been left wishing Mr Williams a speedy return to health.

The club described Mr Williams as a much-loved and friendly man who was always happy to lend a helping hand.

It posted on its page: “This is Charlie Williams the Ex-Chairman of Mold Ex- Servicemens Club, and a person who would help anyone out if they were stuck and who has given a lot of his free time to the club in the past, he was brutally and cowardly attacked on his way into his home last Friday night.”

Police confirm that they were called to the scene at 11pm on July 11 following reports that a man in his 50s had been assaulted. Crime scene investigators also attended.

Today police confirmed a 42-yearold man from Mold has been arrested today in connection with the attack.

A North Wales Police spokesman said: "The suspect has been released on police bail while further enquiries are carried out.

"If anyone has any further information in relation to the incident please call North Wales Police Control Room on 101 quoting ref R105990.”